UNLOCKING THEATRE MAGIC
343
STUDENTS INVOLVED
Since 2016, 343 students in grades 5 – 8 participated as a cast member in the yearly musical. Most of those students participated in their first show ever.
$302
PER STUDENT
On average, YIMS Drama invests $302 per student who participates in the musical. Students receive their scripts, a complete costume, and professional set and lighting – at no cost to them.
680
REHEARSAL HOURS
Students receive top-tier musical theatre training while learning to be confident and embrace their unique personalities and talents.
SERVE MORE PEOPLE.
SERVE THEM BETTER.
AFFORDABLE TICKET PRICES
Since 2016, 3,878 people have been able to see our performances. We keep ticket prices low to break down barriers families face to have affordable access to entertainment. We have never raised ticket prices, and we don’t plan to. All of our performances are fit for even the youngest showgoers!
ACCESSIBILITY INITIATIVES
Our 2023 performance of The Lion King Jr. featured live American Sign Language Interpretation. We donated tickets to students of Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and their families. Our auditorium is completely ADA-accessible, and we make sure to never have a mandatory fundraising requirement or enrollment fee.
ACCESS TO THEATRE CHANGES LIVES
YIMS Drama is open to all students, regardless of grade, skill level, or ability to purchase expensive equipment. Students gain self confidence, new friends, and public speaking skills that will help them in and out of the classroom!
Take a second to see some of our students talk about why theatre education should be in every school. and what having a program means to them.
CREATE
“I was just at a performance for Canon Mac middle school, and it looked like a middle school production. Matilda, however, was absolutely amazing and beautifully performed! It seemed like I was at a high school!”
Teacher Testimonial
INSPIRE
“I have never been able to give Miss Kyli enough thanks for everything she has done for me. She made me fall in love with theatre and helped me have a safe space.”
Anonymous Student Survey
BELIEVE
“I’ve seen such a difference with my child since she started the musical. She is so excited and happy to be there and she is meeting new friends!”
Anonymous Parent Survey
MAKE YOUR IMPACT
YIMS Drama receives no funding from the school district – we rely solely on ticket sales and the generosity of individual donations and our corporate and community partnerships. Your gift allows us to continue to achieve our goal of having a larger cast, bigger audience, better sets, quality costumes, professional photography, and more dynamic stage lighting all orchestrated by our top-notch teaching staff.
Your support matters. Help us continue this tradition of excellence by making a gift to the YIMS Drama program.
PERSONALIZED PARTNERSHIP
YIMS Drama has multiple corporate and individual sponsorship levels to fit your needs.
Contributions are 100% tax deductible. You will receive formal acknowledgement for your records.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Corporate sponsorships offer the unique opportunity for your business/organization to invest in your community’s students while growing your visibility to a new audience.
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP
Our program relies on individual donations from members of the community. Your ticket only covers half the price of a production! Each of our individual donor levels include a special set of perks!